Prerequisites

To print or view graphical configuration reports, you require different prerequisites as listed in the appropriate subtopics.

For printing

To process the reports for printing you need one of the following:

• BookMaster Release 3.0 or higher
• DCF/GML Release 4.0
• GDDM Version 2.1 or later

To print the reports you need an AFP printer, such as IBM 3820 or IBM 3800 (not required for GDDM).

To store the output in GDF format, you have to use a terminal with a screen size of 80 columns, for example a 3278-2.

In the HCD profile, specify whether the output of this function can be processed with BookMaster, DCF, GML, or GDF (keyword GCR_FORMAT). BookMaster is the default. To use DCF or GML format, specify a mono- space font using the keyword GCR_FONT. For example, specify GCR_FONT = X0GT20 (Gothic Text 20-pitch) for a 3820 printer. For more information about the HCD profile, refer to Defining an HCD profile.

For viewing

To view the report on an IBM 3270 terminal with graphical capability, GDDM must be installed on your system. Refer to Setting up HCD on how to setup the GDDM support.

Use a terminal with a screen size of 80 columns, for example a 3278-2. This display function does not work on terminals (or terminal emulations) with a screen size of 132 columns. HCD uses ISPF to create the GDDM display, which means that terminals running in partition mode or terminals with multiple screen widths, including 3290 and the 3278 Mod 5, are not supported for graphics interface mode.

In the HCD profile, you can specify the colors used for displaying the graphic (see Defining an HCD profile). If you change the default colors, make sure that foreground and background color match.